Senior 2D Animator - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Caliberly

Description

About the Role

You will lead 2D animation projects from concept through to final delivery, driving creative quality and consistency across multiple productions. As a Senior 2D Animator, you will be responsible for producing high-quality animations, mentoring junior animators, and collaborating with creative, production, and design teams to bring ideas to life. This is a senior-level role blending artistic skill, technical know-how, and project leadership to deliver polished, audience-ready animation content on schedule and within scope.

Key Responsibilities

Animation Production & Creative Execution

Create detailed 2D animations, including character animation, motion graphics, and visual effects, using industry-standard tools and techniques.

Translate storyboards, scripts, and briefs into smooth, expressive animations that meet creative and technical requirements.

Ensure consistency in style, motion, timing, and visual quality across all animations.

Project & Timing Management

Manage multiple animation tasks simultaneously, adhering to production timelines and delivery schedules.

Coordinate with production and design teams to align animation assets with overall project milestones and deadlines.

Review and adjust animation work based on feedback to ensure quality and deliverable standards.

Creative Collaboration & Feedback Integration

Work closely with storyboard artists, illustrators, designers, directors, and producers to understand creative vision and project requirements.

Incorporate feedback from stakeholders to refine animations while maintaining artistic integrity.

Contribute to concept development sessions, offering creative ideas and animation-focused input.

Quality Control & Technical Oversight

Review and approve animation work produced by junior animators or external contractors to ensure it meets company quality standards.

Optimize animation workflows and pipelines for efficiency and consistency.

Ensure final deliverables meet required technical specifications (resolution, frame rate, file format, etc.).

Mentorship & Team Development

Mentor and guide junior animators, providing constructive feedback, animation coaching, and technical support.

Help build a collaborative, creative environment by sharing best practices and encouraging professional growth.

Participate in training, skill development, and innovation initiatives to keep the team updated on industry trends and tools.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Animation, Graphic Design, Digital Arts, or a related field.

Minimum 46 years of professional experience in 2D animation, preferably within a studio or digital media production environment.

Strong portfolio demonstrating mastery in character animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling.

Proficiency with industry-standard animation software (e.g., Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, After Effects, or equivalent).

Solid understanding of animation principles: timing, spacing, weight, squash-and-stretch, anticipation, and follow-through.

Ability to interpret storyboards/scripts and translate them into engaging, dynamic animations.

Strong communication, collaboration, and feedback-handling skills.

Detail-oriented with a keen eye for quality, consistency, and polish.

Capacity to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining creative standards.

Key Competencies & Behaviours

Strong artistic sense and creative vision

Excellent time management and project planning skills

Effective communicator and collaborative team player

Leadership and mentoring capabilities

High level of adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and techniques

Commitment to quality, consistency, and brand/style adherence

Problem-solving mindset and ability to work under pressure

Passion for animation, storytelling, and continuous creative improvement

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to lead creative animation projects and showcase your artistic skills

A creative, collaborative, and dynamic work environment

Professional development, mentorship, and exposure to varied digital media projects

The chance to work with a passionate team and contribute to high-impact animation output